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Get a Samsung Gear VR for $49.95

CNET’s Cheapskate scours the Web for great deals on PCs, phones, gadgets and much more. Questions about the Cheapskate blog? Find the answers on our FAQ page. And find more great buys on the CNET Deals page. Whew! After yesterday’s orgy of Prime Day deals, I need a break from all things Amazon. In fact, I need a break from …

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State of our (dis)union plays out on social media

The unusual race for president in the US continues to agitate the waters of social media. Hillary Clinton thanked Bernie Sanders, her hard-charging progressive opponent for the Democratic slot, for his Tuesday endorsement, which came more than a month after Clinton had clinched the nomination. “This is one of the most important elections of our lifetimes. You will always have …

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Top Amazon Prime Day headphone deals

I’m not seeing many Prime Day headphone deals, but there are handful worth checking out. Some are timed deals with limited stock, so grab the product if it piques your interest — you can always return it later if you don’t want it. Sony MDRZX770BT (going fast at $48): This is an older Sony Bluetooth model. I reviewed the step-up …

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Google Fiber targets small businesses with special data plans

Google wants everyone to eventually use Fiber, its high-speed internet service, even mom-and-pop operations. The search giant on Tuesday announced new data plans specifically for eligible small businesses. There are three options: 100 megabits per second for $70 a month, 250 Mbps for $100 a month or 1000 Mbps for $250 a month. A Google spokeswoman said eligibility mostly depends …

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